Storm Dave is set to sweep across the UK over the Easter weekend, with the Met Office issuing multiple weather warnings covering 59 areas. Gusts of up to 90mph are forecast in exposed coastal regions, raising concerns of power cuts, travel disruption, and injuries from flying debris.
Four yellow wind warnings and one yellow snow warning are in place. The first wind warning affects Northern Ireland from 2pm on Saturday, followed by a snow warning for parts of northern Scotland from 3pm, with blizzard conditions expected until early Sunday. A wider wind warning covers northern England, Wales, and parts of Scotland from 5pm, with further warnings for Scotland and Orkney and Shetland later in the evening.
The Met Office has warned that flying debris, large waves, and beach material could pose a danger to life, along with potential injuries from collapsing structures and loose tiles. Widespread power cuts may also disrupt mobile networks and essential services, including road, rail, air, and ferry travel.
Residents in affected areas are urged to prepare essential supplies such as torches, batteries, and mobile phone power packs. 'People cope better with power cuts when they have prepared for them in advance,' the forecaster said.
